Valentine's Day Tours

Sunday, February 14th
Join us on Sunday, February 14th for our special Valentine's Day tours. Vegan chocolates, $1 kissing booth with Animal Acres staff, and more! Give a pig a belly rub, kiss a cow (or our Shelter Manager!), and enjoy lots of tender-loving moments with all the sanctuary animals. Visitors are also welcome to bring a blanket and vegan lunch to enjoy a romantic picnic in the courtyard with our chickens and other feathered friends! Bring a loved one, or come to fall in love at Animal Acres, and share a special Valentine's Day with all of us at Animal Acres. Tours will be held every hour, on the hour beginning at 11:00 a.m. and last tour at 2:00 p.m. All tour donations and membership contributions on Valentine's Day will go to our 2010 Emergency Rescue Fund Drive to raise urgently needed funding for farmed animal rescue efforts. Have a heart for farmed animals, and enjoy Valentine's Day at Animal Acres!

Animal Acres Open House

Sunday, March 28, 11 AM - 3 PM
Help us kick off the 2010 tour and event season! After a long winter, the cows, pigs, chickens, and other country critters are ready to welcome you to the sanctuary. Come and meet our farmed animal friends and hear their heartwarming stories as you give a pig a belly rub, kiss and cow, and talk to a turkey! This is a FREE event. No reservations required.

Compassionate Cooking Extravaganza

Saturday, April 24, 11 AM - 4 PM
Learn how to make everything from scrumptious vegan appetizers to decadent vegan desserts and everything in between! Vegan cheese, raw foods, ethic dishes, and more. Sanctuary tour and tastings included, along with a book sale of dozens of vegan cookbooks. Advanced registration required - $40 per person.

Veggie Pride Parade

Date to be announced
Join the LA Veggie Pride Parade! Don't miss this exciting event to demonstrate your veg pride and help educate others about the health, environment, and humane benefits of a vegetarian diet. Donned in veg costumes and toting signs, we'll parade with fellow veg advocates, then gather for a veg rally with great veggie food, entertainment and bands, and special guest speakers to celebrate the benefits of a vegetarian diet.

We are currently looking for a site and will post additional information as it develops. For more information on last year's parade, please visit: www.veggiepridela.com

Country Hoe Down

Sunday, June 13, Noon - 5 PM
Dust off those cowgirl boots, grab your cowboy hat and join us for a country hoe down! A fun and educational event focused on what YOU can do to help farmed animals. The Hoe Down begins with shelter tours and critter cuddle time. Then we'll gather for presentations from noted speakers, and end the day with a country cookout! Reservations required - $25 per person includes meal, tours, and presentations.

Pignic

Sunday, July 4, Noon - 4 PM
Did you know that pigs love belly rubs, and that cows like to give kisses? You'll learn this and more at our fun and educational day for kids and critters! Activities include feeding the animals, veggie picnic food, face-painting, old-fashioned field games, and our special humane tours that help teach children to be kind to ALL animals. $10.00 per person includes free soydog and beverage. No reservations required.

Animal Acres Gala

Saturday, September 11, 5 PM - 11 PM
Where do celebrities gather with cows, pigs, and chickens? The Animal Acres Gala of course! Join us for an enchanted evening filled with gourmet vegan delights, inspiring entertainment, and special appearances by Hollywood's famous friends of farmed animals. Compassion awards, Auction for Animals, and more. Visit our website for ticket and table sponsorship information.

Compassionate Cuisine Celebration

Friday, October 1, 7 PM - 11 PM
Send your taste buds on an exciting journey at the World Vegetarian Day Celebration in Long Beach! Bring your friends and family to sample the vast array of rich vegetarian food offerings from all over the world. Music, a raffle, special guest presentations, and more! Reservations required - $35 per person includes all food.

Thankful Turkeys Celebration

Saturday, November 20, Noon - 4 PM
Celebrate with fellow "veg pilgrims" and our honored feathered friends as we gather together to encourage people to feed a turkey, rather than eat a turkey. Spend an afternoon meeting the sanctuary critters and enjoying a vegan meal, along with special guest presentations. Advanced reservations required - $35 per person.